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Eraser

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
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A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
110K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,182
422
  • Director
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Tony Puryear(story)
    • Walon Green(story)
    • Michael S. Chernuchin(story)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Vanessa Williams
    • James Caan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Tony Puryear(story)
    • Walon Green(story)
    • Michael S. Chernuchin(story)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Vanessa Williams
    • James Caan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 159User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger in Eraser (1996)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
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    Eraser (1996)
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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Eraseras Eraser
    Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams
    • Leeas Lee
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • DeGuerinas DeGuerin
    James Coburn
    James Coburn
    • Belleras Beller
    Robert Pastorelli
    Robert Pastorelli
    • Johnny Cas Johnny C
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Donahueas Donahue
    Danny Nucci
    Danny Nucci
    • Monroeas Monroe
    Andy Romano
    Andy Romano
    • Harperas Harper
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • Calderonas Calderon
    Michael Papajohn
    Michael Papajohn
    • Schiffas Schiff
    Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli
    • Tonyas Tony
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • J. Scaras J. Scar
    John Slattery
    John Slattery
    • Cormanas Corman
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Fredianoas Frediano
    Roma Maffia
    Roma Maffia
    • Claireas Claire
    Tony Longo
    Tony Longo
    • Little Mikeas Little Mike
    Gerry Becker
    Gerry Becker
    • Morehartas Morehart
    John Snyder
    John Snyder
    • Salas Sal
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Tony Puryear(story) (screenplay)
      • Walon Green(story) (screenplay)
      • Michael S. Chernuchin(story)
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    • Trivia
      Arnold Schwarzenegger really did free-fall for about sixty-five feet. He was harnessed into a piece of stunt technology called a descender rig. Directly afterwards, Chuck Russell told Schwarzenegger that there had been something wrong with the camera, and the scene had to be repeated. However, this was immediately revealed to be a prank, as to not upset Schwarzenegger any further.
    • Goofs
      DeGuerin's agents say they traced the 'run' call from Kruger to Lee to an apartment in Chinatown. It is impossible to determine the location a pager receives a call, much less the specific apartment.
    • Quotes

      Father Rodriguez: The police have returned to the safety of their doughnut shops.

    • Alternate versions
      In later versions of the movie, the reference of UBS meaning "Union de Bank Swiss" is changed to "United Bank of Syria."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Cable Guy/Stealing Beauty/Moll Flanders/Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD/The Switchblade Sisters/Madame Butterfly (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Do We Go From Here
      Written by Linda Thompson, David Foster, Evan Kopelson and Douglas Pashley

      Produced and arranged by David Foster

      Performed by Vanessa Williams

      Courtesy of Mercury Records

    User reviews159

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Another good Arnold Schwarzenegger movie
    the story goes as follows Lee Cullen a worker for Cyrez Corporation which develops top secret weapons stumbles upon illegal arms deals and acquires the information and barley escapes with help from the F.B.I and is then placed under the protection of U.S Marshell John Kruger who erases the past of witnesses under Witness Protection to give them a future Lee however has been targeted by terrorists to cover up the scam and John Kruger is being targeted by some of his fellow US Marshells and is framed for murder now he has to protect Lee prove his innocence and exposes the illegal arms deal before it happens. I give Eraser seven out of ten because its one of Arnolds best movies of the late 1990's just see it for yourself to believe it.
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    • jeff7540
    • Apr 8, 2007

    FAQ11

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El protector
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kopelson Entertainment
      • Sprockets Music
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,295,562
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,566,446
      • Jun 23, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $242,295,562
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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